Rule of Three Part III

       Students need to learn about their passion, identity and potential career opportunities with the help of their teachers. If there is a barrier between student and teacher relationships, students will miss out on critical information that will help them discover who they are. Most students enter college not knowing what they want to study because they don’t know about the careers out there that suit their talents and desires. Some students don’t even know what their talents are, along with their passions. The consequences of not knowing these things can result in students dropping out of school, getting angry, frustrated, and depressed. Students may resort to drugs, or may even commit crimes to make ends meet without the support of their educational facilities. Not knowing oneself can be detrimental to an individual. If students don’t value themselves, they won’t make an effort to take care of and maintain healthy habits. All of these negative consequences can be avoided through student-teacher relationships. If students and teachers can effectively communicate with each other throughout all levels of school, students will be better equipped to plan their futures. Applied knowledge in the classroom, along with important discussions on making good choices can aid students for life. Ultimately doing these things will lower student stress levels and keep them from harmful activities.

       It is critical that students view the classroom as a place of exploration. By doing this students will be able to open up their minds to different views and perspectives, eventually allowing them to come up with a view of their own. This will encourage individuality and will allow the student to better understand the world around them. Failure to view the classroom as a place of exploration may result in the student being “bored” in class. The student may not bother to pay attention, and as a result, will suffer from poor grades. The student may also grow indifferent to the views of others, harming their social health. More specifically, the student may be so uninterested in school that they don’t bother to socialize with others and make friends, resulting in loneliness. Loneliness can lead to many other problems such as depression, sadness, and may even cause thoughts of suicide. These are obviously serious issues that must be avoided at all costs. While it isn’t possible to keep a student’s life problem-free, it is imperative that students keep an open mind in the classroom to minimize these consequences, otherwise they may fall prey to poor grades and can suffer from bad mental health.

        Passion is a critical part of the educational experience. Students must learn what their passions are through the help of their teachers. By being encouraging and motivational in the classroom, teachers can enlighten their students to explore what it is they feel strongly about. Once a student uncovers what their passions are, many doors of opportunity open up for that student. If, however the student never discovers what their passions are, they will be left with a bunch of question marks in their life. The student won’t know what direction to take, what to study, and may have problems being determined for success. Without passion one cannot maintain a motivated life. It is almost impossible to do so, for who strives for success without a passion that carries them? Not having a passion is similar to following a map that leads to nowhere. A passion is like a road map for life, it tells a person where to turn and which direction to go in order to reach their final destination. At a critical time in their lives, students need that sense of direction. It is that sense of direction that will carry them through the obstacles and challenges they face. Without it, they will have a difficult time succeeding in life.